Danhausen Coming to Squared Circle Expo

Squared Circle V is coming to Indianapolis, Indiana April 25-26. I'll be there and so will Danhausen.

Danhausen is one of the most unique wrestlers. A bit undersized, but extremely talented, he became a very popular wrestler. Debuting in 2013, he really hit it big in All Elite Wrestling in 2022. Since then, he had several big storylines in AEW, but also wrestled on the independent scene.

In reality, he i Donovan Danhausen from Michigan. He is the son of paranormal author Brian Danhausen. I have had the pleasure of interviewing both. I first met Brian at Motor City Comic Con, where he talked fondly of his son's interest in wrestling. Fast forward about a decade and there I see his son on television. When I spoke to Danhausen, he spoke lovingly of his dad. It was cool to hear hm talk about his dad (out of character).

I have met Danhausen several times since then. He is  a great comic con guest. He is also very appreciative, thanking me a few times for the interview.That's why I will go up to him at every convention.

SCX will have about 60 current stars and legends. Every year, SCX gets bigger and better. Thi year promises to keep that trend going.

Go to squardcirclex.com for more info on the convention. Also, check here for my recurring coverage.

Danhausen, Tony Feddeler and me in Chicago, IL-March 2023.

Friend Encounters: Danhausen and Michael Kingston

Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.

Danhausen and Michaelhausen? This could be an interesting tagteam. Actually, these two have a fun connection.

Michael is the man behind Headlocked Comic, a fantastic comic series focused on the world of wrestling. Michael wanted to make a wrestling comic like no other. He wanted to make it realistic, but still larger-than-life and fun. Michael achieved his goal and blew right by it. Headlocked is an unquestioned success.

It is so successful, more and more wrestlers are getting involved. Whether they contribute stories, art or just support, the world of pro wrestling is behind Michael and rightly so.

So what about that connection I mentioned? Danhausen's father (Dadhausen?) Brian Danhausen is an author. Mostly focusing on horror and the supernatural, Brian's books are very popular with fans of those genres. The elder Danhausen is also very popular at comic cons, like Michael is.

I have had the pleasure of talking to both Danhausen's about the other, but I have yet to meet them together. That would be a fun experience. Hopefully someday, Johngyhausen will meet both.

For more info on Michael, go to HeadlockedComic.com. Look for Danhausen on AEW Wrestling.

Danhausen and Michael Kingston in Seattle, WA-February 2024.

On the Beat With Danhausen at StarrCast VI

My coverage of StarrCast VI concludes with my interview with Danhausen of All Elite Wrestling. It is a bit silly, but at least I was not cursed.

Danhausen and I go back many years in a way. I met Brian Danhausen at the Motor City Comic Con many years ago. The artist and writer is the father of wrestler Danhausen. The elder Danhausen spoke highly of his wrestler-wanna-be son. Fast forward to the present and Danhausen's goal ca meto fruition. The younger Danhausen is one of the stars of AEW.

 At StarrCast VI, I had the pleasure of a short interview with him. He talked about the convention, Halloween, food and his favorite artost and writer (aka Poppa Danhausen). We packed a lot into a short interview, but it was a lot of fun.

Watch our interview at On the Beat With Danhausen at StarrCast VI. Check my wrestling coverage on TheEveryDayFan.com.

Danhausen and StarrCast VI

StarrCast VI is this weekend. Running Sept. 1-3 at the Hyatt in Schaumburg, StarrCast IV will be a weekend jam-packed with wrestling stars, legends, vendors, events, fans and more. Of course, I will be "On the Beat" all weekend.

Returning to where it all started in 2018, StarrCast returns to Schaumburg for the third time. It ha also been in Paradise, Nevada (2), Baltimore (4) and Nashville (5).

With a lineup such as this, it is hard to pick a headliner. The icon Sting might be the most accomplished legend, but the rest of the list brings impressive resumes, too. Christian, Jim Ross, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Jeff Jarrett are a few of the other legends. Jon Moxley, Ruby Soho, Britt Baker and Swerve Strickland are a few of the current stars.

There's many more of each, including Danhausen. The son of a paranormal writer and artist, Danhausen has worked his way up to become a star. I was curious how his odd character would work, but he has evolved and kept it interesting. While I don't see Danhausen becoming a World Champion in any of the big companies, I can see him winning titles and having a very successful career.

He is one of the most popular guests at any convention. It will be interesting to see how he does at a convention filled with other wrestling stars. They all compete for the attention and money of the fans, but I think Danhausen will still be oe of the most popular.

I know I will be making a stop at Danhausen's booth. I'll also be stopping at many other booths. It is a matter of time and schedule juggling to make sure I see as many as I want. It's always a challenge, but a fun one.

For more info, go to StarrCast.com. Check back here for my coverage.

Danhausen, Tony and me in Chicago, IL-March 2022.

Danhausen at New York Comic Con 2021

Last year, I attended my first New York Comic Con. Produced by Reed Pop, who also produced C2E2, it was the biggest comic con I have ever attended and it was downsized because of the pandemic. This year, it returns today through Sunday and I will be "On the Beat" again.

One of the most interesting celebrities I met at NYCC was Danhausen. Born Donovan Danhausen, he is a wrestler on the rise. He debuted in 2013 and is currently wrestling for All Elite Wrestling.

Danhausen is a second generation celebrity encounter for me. His father is Brian Danhausen, an author and artist. I met the elder Danhausen a few times at the Motor City Comic Con.

When I met Danhausen, I told him about talking to his dad years before and how his dad mentioned his young wrestling son. For me it was cool to see him doing so well. He seemed genuinely touched and thanked me. The next day, he thanked me again when I saw him. I think after meeting hundreds of wresting fans at NYCC, he was probably happy to have the change of pace to discuss something else.

NYCC 2021 had a large wrestling presence. This year, Danhausen returns, along with Sting, Mick Foley, Jack "Jungle Boy" Perry, Britt Baker and more. Go to AllEliteWrestling.com for more info on Danhausen and his AEW mates. Check NewYorkComicCon.com for updates and scheduling on NYCC 2022.

Danhausen and me in New York, NY-October 2021.

 

Danhausen at C2E2 2021

Last year, thanks to ReedPop I had double Danhausen. I met the talented wrestler at New York Comic Con and C2E2.

Danhausen is the son of talented artist-writer Brian Danhausen, whom I met several years ago at Motor City Comic Con. The elder Danhausen told me of his promising young son and then years later I saw him performing in wrestling rings.

Trained by Jimmy Jacobs and Truth Martini, he debuted in 2013. I'm certain his dad and his dad's career influenced the younger Danhausen's character.

Some folks question the longterm viability of Danhausen's character. Others have succeeded and lasted with much less than Danhausen. I think he is creative enough to adjust, progress and possibly even change his character.

In talking with him, he is a very interesting guy. He's extremely fan-friendly, without destroying his character. I predict all of this will allow him to have a solid role in any wrestling organization as long as he wants. I also think, other areas of entertainment might pull him away. I think his talent goes beyond the ring.

Both C2E2 and NYCC usually have strong wrestling presences and I expect the same this year. C2E2 runs August 5-7 and more info is at C2E2.com. NYCC runs October 6-10 and more info is at NewYorkComicCon.com. I will be at both, but will provide more pre-event coverage until then.

Danhausen, Joey Roth and me in Chicago, IL-December 2021.